Post-operative care for cervical cancer

  Nutritional supplementation Nutritional supplementation of cervical cancer patients in the middle and late stages all have different degrees of malnutrition and physical weakness, which will affect the postoperative recovery and wound healing if not supplemented in time. According to the situation, high protein, high calorie, easily digestible and multivitamin food should be given to correct the negative nitrogen balance, and if necessary, albumin should be transfused, and fresh blood can be transfused for anemia.  Mood regulation Gynecological surgery involves the removal of reproductive organs and the loss of fertility. It is important to provide good psychological care, communicate with patients, understand their psychological activities, and make patients psychologically prepared for the surgery.  Take medication as prescribed by the doctor Take medication strictly as prescribed by the doctor, do not interrupt, stop, change or increase or decrease the amount of medication at will. Pay attention to self-observation while taking medication, and contact the doctor in time if there is any discomfort or unanswered questions to ensure the efficacy of the treatment.  Pain care Continuous and severe pain can cause anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, loss of appetite, and even maintaining a passive position and refusing to turn over, examination and care. According to patient’s specific condition, 24h after cervical cancer surgery according to medical advice, painkiller drugs can be used to fully relieve pain, and appropriate psychological care, comfort, deep breathing, etc. are better for patients to fully rest, etc. The application of painkillers should be reduced after 48h of cervical cancer surgery, otherwise, it masks the abnormal conditions such as incision hematoma and infection.  Closely observe patients’ vital signs After cervical cancer surgery, we should closely observe patients’ vital signs of cervical cancer, intensive care, continuous 24-hour cardiac monitoring, and observe and record vital signs and oxygen saturation once every 30 minutes-1 hour. After stabilization, it will be changed to once every 4 hours. Measure body temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration at least 4 times a day after cervical cancer surgery until 3 days after normalization.  Move the limbs Encourage patients to move their limbs and perform leg exercises every 15-30 minutes to promote blood circulation and prevent venous thrombosis and lymphatic reflux obstruction in the lower limbs. After anesthesia, changing the position every 2 hours and taking deep breaths can help improve circulation and promote good respiratory function, etc. This is also a common postoperative care for cervical cancer surgery.  Observe vaginal bleeding Patients with cervical cancer surgery are widely surrounded and have a little vaginal bleeding. Observe the amount and color of vaginal bleeding, if the bleeding is more, immediately report to the doctor and deal with it, keep the perineum clean and perform perineal douching with 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution. This is also a very important post-operative cervical cancer care precautions.